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To the surprise of no one, Hal Steinbrenner confirmed the Yankees are aiming to get under the luxury tax threshold in two years or so. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires after 2016, so the threshold should rise from the current $189M.

Injury Updates: Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) has a low grade strain but said he expects to be ready for Opening Day. Jose Pirela (concussion) will be out for an unannounced length of time after crashing into the outfield wall. Brendan Ryan (back) has returned to game action. Jared Burton (lat) has a strain.

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Given the team's current roster construction, farm system, management, etc., how confident are you in the Yankees' overall future?

Following last season’s elbow surgery, Masahiro Tanakaaltered his mechanics to make sure “his arm is in sync with the rest of his delivery.” He’s scheduled to make his first start of the spring on Thursday after throwing a two-inning simulated game on Saturday.

Injury Updates: Luis Torrens (shoulder) will miss the 2015 season due to a torn right labrum. Carlos Beltran (elbow) says he is “pain free.” Brendan Ryan (back) is slowly making progress but is worried he won’t be ready for Opening Day. Rob Refnsyder (elbow) dealt with “normal fatigue” for a few days but has since returned to action.

Cuban infielder Hector Olivera has been cleared to sign by MLB and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. He may have a damaged UCL though.

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Given the team's current roster construction, farm system, management, etc., how confident are you in the Yankees' overall future?

Injury Updates: Masahiro Tanaka (elbow) has thrown two bullpen sessions and feels “absolutely fine.” CC Sabathia (knee) threw in the bullpen and is “able to go 100% and not feel anything.” Jose Ramirez (lat) is healthy after missing most of last year.

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MLB will monitor the expanding strike zone in 2015 and could make changes for 2016 to help boost offense.

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